prelude

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something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
music that precedes a fugue or introduces an act in an opera
serve as a prelude or opening to
play as a prelude
An introductory performance, preceding and preparing for the principal matter
To play an introduction or prelude
To introduce with a previous performance
To serve as prelude to

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